Surface Characterization Co-op

Novelis • Kennesaw, GA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Novelis is one of the world leaders in aluminum recycling and rolling and a leading sustainable aluminum solutions provider. Driven by our purpose of shaping a sustainable world together, we work alongside our customers to provide innovative solutions to the aerospace, automotive, beverage packaging and specialty markets. Headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, Novelis has approximately 13,000 employees in 32 operating facilities on 4 continents.

The Surfaces team, located in Kennesaw, is seeking a Surface Characterization Co-Op. This role is responsible for detailed characterization and analysis of aluminum surfaces and their intermetallics and oxide layers. This co-op will start in January or as soon as close to January as possible and end December 2026.

Requirements

• Experience in characterization techniques, specifically SEM with EDX analysis

Nice To Haves

• Degree in Materials Science, Surface Chemistry, or equivalent program
• Experience in data correlation and/or machine learning process-parameter-structure-performance studies
• Experience in sample preparation for characterization techniques, such as ion milling and FIB (Focused Ion Beam)
• Ability to analyze SEM EDX spectra for intermetallics and oxides

Responsibilities

• Sample preparation for metallographic mounting and ion milling for microscopic analysis of aluminum
• Imaging and characterization of aluminum samples through a variety of techniques, such as LOM (Light Optical Microscopy), SEM (Scanning Electron Microscopy), XPS (X-ray Photoelectron Spectroscopy), and AFM (Atomic Force Microscopy)
• Additional surface testing of aluminum samples, such as electrochemical measurements, contact angle, topography, and hardness measurements
• Creation of detailed testing plan for characterization tests to understand how different processing techniques for aluminum surfaces affect surface characteristics such as corrosion and paintability
• Ability to collaborate with GATech’s Material Characterization Facility for training and use of additional analytical equipment

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees